
CWM8.3 D is a three-way in-wall loudspeaker, conceived to offer the very best performance for a customer requiring great sound without seeing the source. Performance is equivalent to the 804 D4 in-room speaker from the 800 Series Diamond. Its 1-inch tweeter, 5-inch midrange driver and two 7-inch bass drivers deliver clear, dynamic sound, and the stiff yet light construction ensures distortion-free sound. This Bowers & Wilkins in-wall speaker can be used either horizontally or vertically for versatile placement. Use of BB8.3W Back Box is mandatory. Fully Matrix braced, for extra rigidity and improved performance the back boxes feature bi-wireable cables that connect to the baffle electronically with a multi-pin connector. The Bowers & Wilkins CI800 Series Diamond range of custom installation speakers is engineered for discerning customers who demand great hi-fi and home cinema sound from loudspeakers that occupy minimal space. This exceptional range of in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers features all the key transducer technologies developed for the globally renowned 800 Series Diamond including Diamond dome tweeters, Continuum midrange drivers and Aerofoil bass cones. The result is outstanding levels of performance that once again raise the bar for custom installation loudspeakers.
Q: How many ohms is the nominal impedance for this speaker?
A: The nominal impedance for this speaker is 8 ohms.
Q: What is the frequency response of this speaker?
A: This speaker has a frequency response of 30Hz - 35kHz.
Q: Can the baffle on this speaker be rotated?
A: Yes, the aluminum baffle can be rotated 90 degrees.
Q: What is the tweeter made of?
A: The tweeter is made of diamond.
Q: What type of tweeter does this speaker have?
A: This speaker has a 1-inch diamond tweeter.
Q: Does this speaker come with any cables?
A: No, this speaker does not come with any cables.
Q: Does the back box (BB CWM8.3) come with this unit for this price?
A: The back box is priced separately to allow for construction projects where the back box needs to be installed in advance of the speaker.
Q: Can this speaker be installed in existing drywall without the backing box?
A: The backbox is integral to the design and the speaker cannot be installed without it. Depending on your wall surfaces (painted drywall versus Venetian plaster) it may be relatively inexpensive to zip out a section of drywall to install the backbox.

CWM8.3 D is a three-way in-wall loudspeaker, conceived to offer the very best performance for a customer requiring great sound without seeing the source. Performance is equivalent to the 804 D4 in-room speaker from the 800 Series Diamond. Its 1-inch tweeter, 5-inch midrange driver and two 7-inch bass drivers deliver clear, dynamic sound, and the stiff yet light construction ensures distortion-free sound. This Bowers & Wilkins in-wall speaker can be used either horizontally or vertically for versatile placement. Use of BB8.3W Back Box is mandatory. Fully Matrix braced, for extra rigidity and improved performance the back boxes feature bi-wireable cables that connect to the baffle electronically with a multi-pin connector. The Bowers & Wilkins CI800 Series Diamond range of custom installation speakers is engineered for discerning customers who demand great hi-fi and home cinema sound from loudspeakers that occupy minimal space. This exceptional range of in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers features all the key transducer technologies developed for the globally renowned 800 Series Diamond including Diamond dome tweeters, Continuum midrange drivers and Aerofoil bass cones. The result is outstanding levels of performance that once again raise the bar for custom installation loudspeakers.

The CWM7.3 S2 features an integrated backbox that optimises its performance, cuts down on sound transference through walls and also makes it easy to retrofit. Its design incorporates twin 6" Aerofoil profile bass drivers, a 4" Continuum cone FSTmid-range driver and a Carbon Dome 1" tweeter, all proven technologies shared with the acclaimed 700 Series range of loudspeakers. These outstanding tranducers, when combined with high-quality, optimised, components on the crossover and a critically formed baffle constructed from glass reinforced ABS plus its own integrated backbox, produce a truly remarkable in-wall speaker. Bowers & Wilkins CI700 S2 Series of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers improves on the CI600 range by adding next generation technology such as Continuum drivers and Carbon Dome Tweeters. Upgraded materials in the cabinetry further improve performance and bring CI700 S2 closest to our in-room speakers in sound quality.

702 S3 is our 700 Series flagship: a state-of-the-art floorstanding speaker that defines standards for performance in its class. Its Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a Solid Body Tweeter assembly, derived from 800 Series Diamond. That ensures even more realistic treble, while its decoupled midrange assembly, enhanced here with our revolutionary Biomimetic Suspension, provides outstanding midrange transparency and openness. And thanks to its downward-firing port configuration and its trio of Aerofoil Profile bass cones, 702 S3 can deliver bass that’s both profoundly deep and endlessly articulate. If you want the best in the series, this is it.

This slim-profile MartinLogan ESL Series EFX 6-1/2" on-wall speaker features an Xstat CLS electrostatic transducer for crisp, vibrant audio. The pivoting wall bracket makes it simple to direct the speaker's sound.
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Great speaker for my home theater! Best there is in my opinion!
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